Man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven

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One man in Hendry County is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket in Moore Haven.

According to the Florida Lottery, J Guadalupe Leon, 68, from Clewiston, claimed the winning 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game ticket on Wednesday.

Leon purchased his ticket from Ahern’s Service Center & Convenience Store, located at 1198 U.S. 27N in Moore Haven. The store received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Leon opted for the one lump-sum payment of $640,000.

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